How far is Baker, MT from Bozeman, MT?
The driving distance from Baker, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 364.6 miles (586.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327.4 miles (526.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Showers
Rain And Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baker and Bozeman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker and Bozeman.
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Start on 6th Street West
100 m · 20 sec · 6th Street West
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Turn left
75.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the ramp left
141.1 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
19.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bear Canyon Road
1134 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Moffit Gulch Road
24 m · 7 sec · Moffit Gulch Road
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Frontage Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · North Willson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Willson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Baker and Bozeman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
6th Street West
Take the ramp left
141 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain And Snow Showers leaving Baker and Rain And Snow near Bozeman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baker to Bozeman?
The road trip is about 364.6 miles (586.7 km) and usually takes 05h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hardin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.9 miles from Baker and 182.7 miles from Bozeman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327.4 miles (526.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.10 one way or $100.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Baker and Rain And Snow near Bozeman.
Stop Ideas Near Hardin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hardin.
Billings, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baker and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 327.38 mi (526.87 km).
#1 Baker
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 1,897 |
| Coordinates | 46.3669500, -104.2846600 |
| Altitude | 895 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bozeman
Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
| Population | 50,970 |
| Coordinates | 45.6796500, -111.0385600 |
| Altitude | 1468 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Willson Avenue (-111.038724, 45.679648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 587 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $50.10 | $100.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $54.45 | $108.91 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $58.55 | $117.09 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $69.65 | $139.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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